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Finding the Third Proportional to 240,044 and 522,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 240,044 and 522,408 is: 1,136,917.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240,044 : 522,408 = 522,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240,044/522,408 = 522,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240,044x = 522,408 × 522,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240,044x = 272,910,118,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,910,118,464/240,044
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,136,917.06

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